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Published on 01/18/2008 at Fri Jan 18 09:15.
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Current Collective Bargaining Agreement Could Be at Risk

Posted Fri Jan 18th by

[Pat Bowlen]

“I think it’s pretty common knowledge our last labor agreement is not our smartest move, and that we’re way beyond, and I’m not talking about just the Denver Broncos, I’m talking about just the league in general . . . we being we collectively, 32 teams, can’t live with this deal.”

Damning words concerning the CBA from the chairman of the league’s labor committee, Broncos owner Pat Bowlen. On November 8, 2008, the league will have an opportunity to opt out of the current agreement with a mere 9 of 32 votes, the Rocky Mountain News reports. Such a move would put labor issues back at the forefront of the league, potentially sending the NFL back into labor disputes with the players.

Right now the players are earning 59% of the league’s revenue. In recent statements, Bowlen indicated that the 32 teams are now facing the repercussions of giving out such a large piece of the pie.

On a separate note, Bowlen also said the change in the league’s revenue situation will spur changes in the way the Broncos do business, particularly in free agency. Jeff Legwold speculated that this will mean more of a “slow-and-steady approach rather than the big splash” in his report. Legwold floated names like the Lions’ Boss Bailey as an example o a lower-profile free agent the Broncos could (and should) pursue this offseason.

Labor deal has caused pain [Rocky Mountain News]

  • Crosshare

    I like the tidbit in the article about Cutler lobbying for his old college WR Earl Bennett. I too would also love to see us bring in Boss Bailey. I’ve always been a big fan of Ian Gold, but it might be time for hit to go, his speed isn’t making up for his lack of size anymore. I do like the makeup of the team if we had Wilson back, D.J. on the outside, with Boss on the other. Seems fierce.